Overview
At Calderdale Council, we endeavour to support our communities in anyway we can. This includes ensuring delivery of statutory services such as the home to school transport of passengers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In addition to this, we recognise the importance of maintaining a clean, safe and functional environment for our residents.
Job Purpose
This is a dual role providing driving and operative duties for Neighbourhood Services including Minibus Attendant and Driver duties for Transport Services.
Responsibilities
* Transport Services: transport service users safely and in comfort in accordance with the daily schedule or as instructed by officers within Transport Services. Ensure all duties undertaken comply with Council/Departmental policies, procedures, standards or statutory requirements, including equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
* Neighbourhood Services: provide an effective maintenance and improvement service for Calderdale’s Green Spaces and Street Scene, Bereavement Services, Parking Services, Community Protection Service and Waste Management Service. Tasks include routine maintenance, grass cutting and strimming, collecting domestic waste, delivering waste and recycling containers, and general street cleansing.
* Licence and driving requirements: A category D1 licence is required for this role. However, Category B licence holders (who have had this entitlement for more than 2 years) may also apply as the Council will provide training where a D1 licence is not held.
* Electrical/physical requirements: Drivers must be over the age of 21. A medical exam will be required prior to appointment. The role is physically demanding and involves bending, lifting, carrying, and walking on a regular basis. The post holder may work predominately outdoors in all types of weather conditions, with some lone working.
* Role arrangement: The post holder will work as a Minibus Driver or Attendant for the SEND morning school or day centre run, then carry out their duties in the Neighbourhood Operative role, before returning to the Transport Depot to carry out the afternoon return school or day centre run. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of both services, including working outside normal hours such as occasional weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
* Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment.
Qualifications and Experience
* Enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about helping others and their communities; flexible and adaptable to manage varying situations and remain calm under pressure.
Recruitment Timeline
* Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
* Interview Date: Week commencing 27 October 2025
* Digital interview method may be used.
Additional Information
* As part of our Vision, we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer flexible working / job share opportunities. See https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/
* On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to tackle climate change.
* Calderdale Council embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from communities under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
* For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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